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Recalls involving extension cords and power cords.

41 official CPSC notices published 1994–2026, covering at least 7.5 million units.

Extension cord recall lookup by model number

Type the model number from your extension cord's label. Every model number named in a extension cord recall is listed below, grouped by notice.

23 model numbers

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Latest extension cord recalls

New26-401Generators

Male-to-Male Extension Cords

Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology

The recalled male-to-male extension cords violate safety requirements because their exposed prongs can become energized when one end is plugged into a generator or other power source, posing a risk of serious injury and death from electrocution. In addition, using the cords to supply power from a generator to a residential electrical system (backfeeding) poses a risk of electrocution and fire. The cords' short length encourages the use of generators close to homes or enclosed spaces, posing a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

  • Fire
  • Electric shock
  • About 200 units
  • No incidents reported
  • Refund
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New07-532Electrical

Dollar Stop Plus 15-Foot Extension Cords

These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.

  • Fire
  • Electric shock
  • About 40 units
  • No incidents reported
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New06-256Electrical

Pride Products Extension Cords

The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.

  • Fire
  • About 42,000 units
  • No incidents reported
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New06-230Electrical

6-foot Power Xtension

Greenbrier International

The counterfeit extension cords could have undersized wire and substandard insulation, which can cause overheating, resulting in a possible shock hazard.

  • Electric shock
  • About 600,000 units
  • No incidents reported
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Extension cord recalls by the numbers

recall notices
41
units recalled, at least
7.5 million
incident reports
42
brands
39

Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced or restated recall once; 21 of 41 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.

Extension cord recall notices per year
Brands most often named
In-Mar Trading (2), Woods Industries (2), Ace Hardware, Belkin International, Big Lots, Consolidated Stores, Division Sales, Family Dollar Services
Hazards identified
Electric shock, Fire, Burn, Carbon monoxide
Categories
Electrical, HVAC & Water Heaters, Home Electronics, Generators, Lighting & Ceiling Fans, Power Tools
Latest notice
April 9, 2026

What the extension cord recall notices say

Counted across all 41 notices on file as of October 31, 2026. Each line says how many notices it rests on.

Where they were sold

Amazon (2), Walmart (2), Ace Hardware (1), Do it Best (1), and Family Dollar (1) are the stores named most often in the 21 notices that say where extension cords were sold. 8 of the 21 notices mention online sales.

What buyers paid

The 20 notices that give a price range from $1 to $1,500. Half of them name a price of $3 or less.

How long they were on sale

By the 21 notices that give sale dates, half the products were on sale for 18 months or less; the longest for 4.5 years. Half the recalls came within 19 months of the first sale; the other half reached products that had been on sale longer.

What the recalls offered

A refund in 4 of the 5 notices that name a remedy, a replacement in 2. Some notices offer more than one.

The hazards that recur

Electric shock is named in 33 of the 41 notices (80%), against 5% of all CPSC notices on file. Then fire (18), burn (8), carbon monoxide (1), and poisoning (1).

Incidents reported

9 of the 21 notices that describe incidents report at least one. 12 said none had been reported when the recall was announced.

How the notices identify affected units

8 of the 41 notices list model numbers. They also name serial numbers in 1, date codes or manufacture dates in 7, UPC codes in 6. A matching model number is a reason to open the notice, not the last word.

Where the notices say the numbers are: “on the back of the package in the lower right-hand corner”, “on the product's purchase order or receipt”, and “on the underside of the unit”.

Where they were made

China (33), United States (3), Malaysia (1) and Taiwan (1), in the 36 notices that name a manufacturing country.

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Largest extension cord recalls by units

  1. Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computer AC power cords14-262 · 20145.6 million units
  2. 6-foot Power Xtension06-230 · 2006600,000 units
  3. Extension cords and cord reels01-006 · 2000500,000 units
  4. Volt Master Extension Cords02-217 · 2002190,000 units
  5. Homier Distributing HDC Extension Cords03-145 · 2003150,000 units

Complete extension cord recall list (41)

Every notice, newest first. Unit counts are the U.S. figures each notice states.

DateRecallHazardUnits
Apr 9, 2026Male-to-Male Extension Cords 26-401Fire, Electric shock200
Oct 15, 2020Sales BSD Homerygardens™ 4-Outlet 21-703Fire5,700
Aug 26, 2014Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computer AC power cords 14-262Fire, Burn5.6 million
Sep 6, 2012Legrand Under Cabinet Power and Lighting four outlet power… 12-274Electric shock14,200
Feb 1, 2012The Container Store Lush Life® power strips 12-097Fire7,200
Mar 31, 2010Howard Berger Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cords and Power Strips 10-184Fire12,000
Oct 27, 2009SurgeMaster™ Surge Protectors 10-024Electric shock68,700
Mar 8, 2007Dollar Stop Plus 15-Foot Extension Cords 07-532Fire, Electric shock40
Sep 13, 2006Pride Products Extension Cords 06-256Fire42,000
Aug 10, 20066-foot Power Xtension 06-230Electric shock600,000
Jan 11, 2006Neptune Systems Direct Connect 8 Power Strips 06-524Electric shock300
Dec 23, 2003Royal United Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cords 04-056Electric shock60,000
Jun 19, 2003Homier Distributing HDC Extension Cords 03-145Fire, Burn150,000
May 22, 2003Extension Cords 03-129Fire, Electric shock8,200
Jul 30, 2002Volt Master Extension Cords 02-217Electric shock190,000
May 16, 2002E-filliate Ziotek brand extension cords 02-162Electric shock30,000
Nov 21, 2000The Howard Berger Power Strips and Extension Cords 01036bFire, Electric shock17,500
Oct 10, 2000Extension cords and cord reels 01-006Electric shock500,000
Feb 29, 2000Frieder Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strips 00072bFire, Electric shock35,000
Nov 4, 1999Model 28003 ACDelco extension cord reels 00013bElectric shock1,000
Nov 4, 1999Household extension cords 00013aFire, Electric shock149,600
Jun 7, 1999Raport extension cords 99120bFire, Burn—
Jun 7, 1999Eskay Imports Memo TR PLASTIC Six-Outlet Power Strips 99120aFire, Burn—
Apr 22, 1999Kingsland Tools Feikang Linan Chang Power Strip Surge… 99100cFire, Burn—
Mar 17, 1999Big Roc Tools Power Craft outdoor extension cords 99079aFire, Burn—
Feb 23, 1999Tools Exchange outdoor extension cords 99068aElectric shock—
Feb 23, 1999Wellmax household extension cords 99-067Electric shock—
Dec 17, 1998Morton Paper extension cords 99039aElectric shock—
Aug 31, 1998Nippon AC power strip surge protectors 98-160Electric shock—
Feb 18, 1998Power Cord & Cable outlet converters 98-069Fire, Burn—
Oct 16, 1997In-Mar Super Power extension cords 98-013Electric shock—
Sep 4, 1997In-Mar Super Power extension cords 97-185Electric shock—
May 29, 1997Carol Ace outdoor extension cords 97-132Electric shock—
Mar 31, 1997Chandur Hasso Somito extension cords 97-094Fire, Burn—
Mar 31, 1997Trisonic power strip surge protectors 97-093——
Dec 3, 1996Division Sales Master Tech extension cords 97-034Electric shock—
Nov 4, 1996D-M Sales Supreme household extension cords 97-018Electric shock—
Oct 24, 1996Northeastern Plastics Jumpower extension cords 97-008Electric shock—
May 6, 1996Sprint household extension cords 96-117Electric shock—
Sep 20, 1994Tech Man extension cords 94-134——
May 23, 1994Big Lots Ground Fault Interrupter extension cords 94-079Electric shock—

Extension cord recall questions

How many extension cords have been recalled?

As of October 31, 2026, CPSC has published 41 recall notices for extension cords since 1994, covering at least 7.5 million units. The most recent is “Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology Male-to-Male Extension Cords Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Electrocution and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards; Sold on Walmart” (CPSC 26-401), announced April 9, 2026.

Are there any extension cord recalls in 2026?

Yes. As of October 31, 2026, CPSC has published 1 recall notice for extension cords in 2026, on April 9, 2026 (CPSC 26-401).

What is the largest extension cord recall?

“Hewlett-Packard Recalls Notebook Computer AC Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards” (CPSC 14-262), announced August 26, 2014: about 5.6 million units.

Which brands have recalled extension cords?

Brands named most often: In-Mar Trading (2), Woods Industries (2), Ace Hardware, Belkin International, Big Lots, Consolidated Stores, Division Sales and Family Dollar Services, plus 31 more brands. Brand-name products are often made by another firm, so one recall can span several brands.

How do I check if my extension cord is recalled?

Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe. 8 of the 41 notices here list model numbers. They also name serial numbers in 1 and date codes or manufacture dates in 7.

What should I do if my extension cord is recalled?

Follow the remedy in the official notice and contact the firm it names. Across extension cord recalls, the remedies offered most often are refund (4) and replacement (2).

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